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Photo gallery: A look back at Kobe Bryant through the years

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts during Game 2 of the NBA finals against the Orlando Magic on June 7, 2009 in Los Angeles. After two decades spent dazzling the world, Bryant will end his basketball career at home with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, April 13, 2016. Mark J. TerrillThe Associated Press

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, top, goes up for a shot between the Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce, left, and Al Jefferson during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Feb. 23, 2007 in Los Angeles. Branimir KvartucThe Associated Press

A Kobe Bryant fan holds a sign thanking him for his 20 years during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, April 11, 2016 in Oklahoma City. Alonzo AdamsThe Associated Press

A fan holds a sign for Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2016, in Salt Lake City. Rick BowmerThe Associated Press

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant has a little fun with Houston Rockets’ James Harden after the game on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Houston. Wally SkalijLos Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant checks his phone as he soaks his feet in a bucket of ice water before a game with the Houston Rockets on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Houston. Wally SkalijLos Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant celebrates with the MVP trophy after the Lakers beat the Boston Celtics, 83-79, to win Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles. Mark J. TerrillThe Associated Press

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant reacts after making a three-point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies to become the Lakers all-time points leader during an NBA basketball game on Feb. 1, 2010 in Memphis, Tenn. Mark WeberThe Associated Press

Team USA’s Kobe Bryant bites his gold medal during ceremonies on Aug. 24, 2008, following their win over Spain in the gold medal basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Eric GayThe Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson, left, waves to the crowd as Kobe Bryant gets emotional during the trophy presentation after the Lakers defeated the Pacers, 116-111, to win the NBA Championship on June 19, 2000 in Los Angeles. Kevork DjansezianThe Associated Press

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant hangs onto the rim after a slam dunk during Game 7 of the Western Conference playoff game against the Sacramento Kings on June 2, 2002 in Sacramento. Bryant scored 30 points in the Lakers’ 112-106 overtime victory. Mark J. TerrillThe Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (8) loses the ball as Utah Jazz forward Antoine Carr hits the deck during an NBA basketball game on May 12, 1997 in Salt Lake City. The Jazz beat the Lakers 98-93 in overtime. Bryant badly missed four shots in the final moments of the playoff loss to the Utah Jazz, ending the Lakers’ season. When the team returned to Los Angeles that night, Bryant went to a suburban gym and worked on his shot until dawn. Today, he says the Airball Game was a turning point in his ability to handle negativity and self-doubt with hard work. Douglas C. PizacThe Associated Press

Kobe Bryant, 17, jokes with the media as he holds his Los Angeles Lakers jersey during a news conference on July 12, 1996 in Inglewood. Bryant was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets by the Lakers in exchange for veteran center Vlade Divac. Susan SternerThe Associated Press